fynovel Chapter 51 Standoff!
Chapter 51 Standoff!
As the dark red wizard's robe, as dark as congealed blood, appeared at the end of the corridor, the identity of the newcomer became self-evident.
A fully-fledged wizard—Kaelon Mossad!
"Why is he here?!"
Kurt's heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition gripped him.
This is the mentor who accepted Klar as his disciple in front of everyone!
Now that Klar is dead, if Chiron does nothing about it, his authority as a formal wizard will be completely destroyed!
"Mentor Kairon, you..."
Kurt suppressed his heart palpitations and tried to step forward to negotiate.
Before the words were even finished!
A terrifying mental force, as heavy as a mountain and carrying a scorching aura, instantly locked onto him!
"Thump!"
Kurt felt as if his knees had been struck by an invisible giant hammer, and he was forced to kneel on the ground without any power to resist!
The excruciating pain of the hard stone floor hitting my knees was nothing compared to the suffocating feeling of mental pressure!
Kaylon looked down at the kneeling Kurt, a hint of undisguised contempt and disgust playing on his lips.
"You mere second-level apprentice maggot, do you dare to make a sound in front of me?"
His icy gaze shifted to the tightly closed laboratory door, his voice booming like thunder, carrying an undeniable killing intent:
"Hick! Get out here! Otherwise, your dog—may lose its life!"
The terrifying aura of a formal wizard, like tangible magma, instantly engulfed the entire corridor!
All the apprentices felt their souls tremble, their bodies shook uncontrollably, and even breathing became difficult.
They were utterly horrified, their minds blank—Klar's theft and defection had already been officially declared by the Tower Master, so why was Instructor Keron still causing trouble for Boss Hick?!
This was not only a shock and doubt among all the apprentices, but also a monstrous wave churning in the heart of Kurt, who was kneeling on the ground, his bones groaning and cold sweat pouring down his face!
"To attack a second-level apprentice, Instructor Chiron, is beneath your status as a formal wizard."
The moment Kairon finished speaking, the heavy metal door of the laboratory slid open silently.
With his iconic raven perched on his shoulder, Hick appeared leisurely at the doorway, his face showing no sign of panic, only an icy calm.
Behind him, Sori, who had just undergone the transformation, stood tall as if reborn.
His previously broken body was now intact, and his eyes still held a trace of the aftermath of the transformation, along with a sense of shock at regaining power and a deep awe for Hick.
He looked on with a fanatical expression at Hick, who had given him a second life!
The moment Hick appeared, the terrifying pressure that had enveloped Kurt receded like a tide.
"Ugh..." Kurt's body went limp and he collapsed to the ground, greedily inhaling the air as if he had just struggled back from the brink of drowning.
Jona, also affected by the oppressive force and pale-faced, immediately rushed forward and anxiously helped her brother up:
"Brother! How are you?!"
"……fine."
Kurt's voice was weak and hoarse; the crushing blow to his soul just now had almost shattered his mind and soul.
"Hmph!" Kairon's eyes were as sinister as a venomous snake as he stared intently at Hick. "Do I need to report to you before I teach a dog that doesn't know its place how to behave?"
He took a step forward, his dark red sorcerer's robes billowing even without wind, and his scorching aura becoming even more oppressive:
"But you! Hick! How could my disciple, Klar, whom I openly accepted, die at your hands?! Do you even consider me your mentor anymore?!"
Faced with Chiron's aggressive questioning and overwhelming pressure, Hick remained calm and composed. He even gently stroked the feathers of the raven on his shoulder and responded slowly and deliberately:
"Mentor Kairon."
His voice was clear and calm, echoing in the oppressive corridor.
"It seems you don't fully understand what happened. Klar stole important items from the tower master and then openly defected from the Wizard Tower. The evidence is conclusive, and his crime is unforgivable! His death was entirely his own fault."
Hick paused slightly, his gaze piercing Chiron like an icicle, and asked, word by word:
"Or... do you, Professor Kellon, believe there's more to his defection than meets the eye? Perhaps... you were even involved?"
"you--!"
Kairon's face turned ashen instantly, as if he had been slapped hard across the face!
He never expected that Hick would not only show no sign of backing down, but would be so tough, even daring to turn the tables on him!
His original plan was merely to use Klar's death to teach Hick a lesson. As long as the other party was willing to admit his mistake and give him, a formal wizard, a way out, the matter would be considered closed.
After all, once the tower master has determined the case, he cannot overturn it.
Koshik's attitude was blatant contempt and provocation!
As a fire wizard known for his violent nature, Chiron's anger was instantly ignited, like a suppressed volcano!
"Arrogant!"
A burst of intense heat emanated from Kayron, causing his dark red robes to flutter wildly, and the temperature in the entire corridor to soar!
His eyes burned with rage, and his voice erupted like molten lava:
"Hick! You've gone too far! Don't think that just because you're the Tower Master's disciple, you can act with impunity within the Wizard Tower! Don't forget—you're only a third-level apprentice right now!"
Sensing the violent magical power emanating from Chiron that seemed to ignite the air, Hick's gaze turned completely cold.
His strength has increased by leaps and bounds in the past few days. The immense power brought by the mysterious heart in his body, as well as the improvement of his soul-possessing technique, have given him unprecedented confidence.
Having just one step away from becoming a formal wizard, how could he possibly be afraid of this arrogant mentor in front of him?
"So what if it is?"
Hick's voice suddenly rose, carrying an unyielding sharpness, and an icy aura no less powerful than Chiron's rose from his body, standing shoulder to shoulder with the scorching pressure!
"Why should I, Hick Lane, have to worry about what you say? So what if I'm a third-level apprentice?"
He took a step forward, his gaze sharp as a knife, piercing directly at Chiron:
"Trying to bully the weak? You—just try!"
Tensions are high!
Terrifying energy fluctuations collided violently between the two, and tiny arcs of electricity seemed to crackle in the air!
The chilling killing intent and the burning rage tore at each other, turning the entire corridor into a powder keg that could explode at any moment!
All the apprentices were terrified, clinging tightly to the cold wall, wishing they could shrink into a crack in the stone, not daring to even breathe.
Neither of these two individuals, in terms of their status or position, are people that the apprentices present cannot afford to offend.
Moreover, judging from the momentum of their clash, once they actually engaged in battle, most of those present would have no chance of survival.
Just as the two were on the verge of a fight, a voice rang out, abruptly changing the atmosphere.
"What are you doing? Are you going to fight in the wizard's tower? There's no record of instructors and students fighting in the Silent Forest."